Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
1150 North 35th Avenue
Suite 555
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-981-0188
Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
1971 SW 172nd Avenue
Second Floor
Miramar, FL 33029-5592
954-981-0188
Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
5830 Coral Ridge Drive
Suite 140
Coral Springs, FL 33076
954-981-0188
Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
1865 North Corporate Lakes Boulevard
Suite 1
Weston, FL 33326
954-981-0188
About Me
I am a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. I perform a wide variety of pediatric surgical procedures, including minimally invasive surgery. I have a particular interest in neonatal congenital anomalies, pediatric oncology and pediatric trauma.
I was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by watching many of my family members, who have been involved in the medical field. I have always loved children and love that as a pediatric surgeon, I am able to use my abilities to help them improve their health and feel better – especially when they are going through a challenging time.
One of my favorite parts of my job is working with families as I treat and care for a child. I approach each case as if I were treating one of my own family members.
In addition to patient care, I'm also a passionate advocate of pediatric trauma and injury prevention. I believe that the best way to make a lasting difference is to educate parents, families and communities about injury prevention, such as the importance of seat belts, helmets, gun safety, etc.
Before joining Memorial, I worked at University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, where I served as the interim director of pediatric surgery, assistant professor of surgery and pediatrics and director of pediatric trauma.
Education
Education
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine, 2004
Internships
Jackson Memorial Hospital - 2008, Surgery
University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital - Division Of Ob/Gyn, 2005, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Residency
Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2012, Surgery
Fellowships
Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2007
St Christopher's Hospital For Children, 2014, Pediatric Surgery
Certifications
American Board of Surgery-Pediatric Surgery
American Board of Surgery-Surgery
Awards, Achievements, and More
Research
I have been involved in clinical research throughout my training and career in medicine. My current research interests include pediatric trauma.
Past research projects include:
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Department of Surgery: Vascular Biology Institute University of Miami School of Medicine, Diabetic Wound Healing and the role of matrix metalloproteinases 2005-2007
- Research Assistant: University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development Dept. of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics Thesis: DNA Mutation Detection of Three Rare Genetic Diseases 1997-2000
- Research Assistant: University of Miami, Dept. of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine - “My Health is Worth It” March of Dimes Study Aimed at chronically ill youth pregnancy prevention -Multimedia Approach to Pregnancy Prevention (MAPP) project, aimed at chronically ill adolescent youths -School Wellness Initiative — grant completion to open more school health clinics
Professional Organizations
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Pediatric Surgical Association
- Pediatric Trauma Society
- Florida Associations of Pediatric Surgery
- Children’s Oncology Group
- Florida Medical Association
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
Presentations
- Pediatric Trauma Update Day, Special Considerations in Pediatric Trauma, Tampa General Hospital, October 26, 2018
- Car Seat Education Segment, Fox 13 Tampa, FL, September 23, 2018
- EMS Symposium of Manatee County, “Trauma in the Pediatric Patient” Bradenton, FL September 20, 2018
- Stop the Bleed Education Segment, Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend Show, ABC Tampa, March 30, 2018
- Public Service Announcement (PSA) for all Hillsborough county public schools, Hillsborough County Sheriff Office Prom Night Planned Right, 2017
- Pediatric Trauma Update Day, Pediatric Trauma and Shock, Tampa General Hospital, October 27, 2017
- Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, “Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children,” University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL November 23, 2015
- Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, “Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children,” University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL October 29, 2015
- CME Presentation, “Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children”, Lakeland, FL October 21, 2015
- Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference, “Surgical Considerations in Neonates and Children”, St Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa, FL October 10, 2015
- EMS Week Symposium of Polk County, “Trauma in the Pediatric Patient” Winter Haven, FL May 21, 2015
Awards
- SEEDS (Spotting Employees Exceeding Departmental Standards) Award: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children/ Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, February 2013
- Interdepartmental Developmental Research Grant Winner: Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami, July 2006
- Invention Recognition Program Award Winner University of Miami, May 2007
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